Quote by George Bernard Shaw

In the arts of life man invents nothing; but in the arts of death he outdoes Nature herself, and produces by chemistry and machinery all the slaughter of plague, pestilence, and famine.

In the arts of life man invents nothing; but in the arts of

Summary

This quote suggests that while mankind may not create anything extraordinary in the realm of everyday living, they demonstrate immense creativity and innovation when it comes to destructive tools and methods. It highlights how humans have excelled in developing technologies that can cause great harm, such as diseases, war, and food scarcity, surpassing the destructive power found in the natural world. The quote implies that humanity's ability to manipulate and exploit science and machinery has led to the creation of devastating weapons and systems of violence.

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